Pertaining to the region of the groin. Generally, the lowest lateral regions of the abdomen just above either side of the genitals.

	Abdominal Hernia The Condition "...The most common types of hernia are inguinal, incisional, and umbilical..." Chronic Fatigue / Fibromyalgia Syndrome Our Question about cervical node swelling "The lymph nodes involved in CFS are small, moveable, not tender and most commonly involve the neck, axillary region or inguinal region..." Enlarged Lymph Nodes The Condition "...Common areas where enlarged lymph nodes can be felt (palpable nodes) include the groin area (inguinal region), armpit (axilla), the neck (there is a chain of lymph nodes on either side of the front of the neck, both sides of the neck, and down each side of the back of the neck), under the jaw..." Lymph Nodes Related Topic "...The most common locations are the neck (both sides and front), armpit (axillary) and groin (inguinal), but also under the jaw and behind the ears..." Massage As A Treatment "...Abdominal massage should not be done in cases of general, femoral, inguinal and umbilical hernia; inflammation of the uterus, bladder, ovaries or fallopian tubes; kidney stones; bladder or gall bladder problems; ulcers of the stomach or intestines; and pregnancy..." Testicular Cancer The Condition "...Doctors obtain the tissue by removing the entire affected testicle through the groin, a procedure called inguinal orchiectomy..."

Last updated: May 10, 2007